What is the purpose of cross-references in the CPT code book?

What will be an ideal response?

Answer: Cross-references provide additional information and direct the coder to other entries that may apply to the procedure or service.

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What of the following factors cause a reduction in the pulmonary vascular resistance following the first breath?

I. Increased alveolar pressure of oxygen II. Removal of lung fluid which reduces pressure on pulmonary vessels III. Increase in lung volumewhich widens the caliber of extralveolar vessels a. I, II, and III c. I only b. II and III only d. I and II only

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When older people participate in competitive sports, they

A. focus on progressive improvement and placing high in their age group. B. tend to be obsessive about their training. C. prefer team sports over individual sports. D. often avoid sports with high injury rates.

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